The City of Vancouver recognizes UNDRIP Action Plan and reflects on 10 years as a City of Reconciliation
Public Safety Canada’s Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) offers four years of funding to support municipalities and Indigenous communities to develop and deliver community-based prevention and intervention initiatives that address risk and increase protective factors associated with youth gun and gang violence.
Welcome Poles Displayed at təmtəmíxʷtən (Belcarra Regional Park) and Whey-ah-Wichen (Cates Park)
“səlilwətaɬ Chief and Council are incredibly pleased to see the poles by carver Jonas Jones welcome everyone to Whey-ah-Wichen and təmtəmíxʷtən. These traditional village sites hold deep importance to our Tsleil-Waututh people, and we are pleased to have them connected in this culturally significant way. Our hands are raised in appreciation of the ongoing collaboration with our partners at Metro Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver for making this project a success.”
-Chief Jen Thomas, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)
The Boys Who Braid Their Hair exhibition extended
The Boys Who Braid Their Hair exhibition has been extended and you’re invited!
Join us from April 25 – May 19, 2024
Where: The Nature House at MapleWood Flats
Open: Tues / Thurs / Sat & Sun 11:00am – 3:00pm
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Speed Watch Program Report
ur səlilwətaɬ Speed Watch program has released critical findings from their activations over the past six months, which were led by the TWN Community Safety team and member volunteers. They found that while 85% of vehicles passing through the community along Dollarton Highway are essentially complying with the speed limit, 13% of vehicles are doing 11 km/h to 20 km/h over the speed limit, and 2% of vehicles are doing more than 20 km/h over the speed limit.
Boys who Braid Their Hair Exhibit- April 3 & 4
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh Nation) would like to invite the community to the The Boys Who Braid Their Hair Exhibition, a cultural celebration and exploration of the meaning behind the braid, showcasing the powerful narratives of boys and men who embrace their spiritual connection through the beauty of hair. The exhibit aims to celebrate cultural diversity, challenge stereotypes, and promote inclusivity by showcasing the art and cultural significance of boys and men braiding their hair.
Joint TWN and DNV Collaboration on Spirit Trail Eastern Extension Project
Planning and design work are currently underway for the Spirit Trail’s eastern extension in North Vancouver. This extension aims to establish a continuous active transportation connection, linking key destinations and neighborhoods east of the Seymour River once completed.
Takaya Tours, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Business, Awarded 2024 ‘Leading the Way in Sustainability’
“We are thrilled to share that Takaya Tours has recently been honoured with the prestigious ‘Leading the Way in Sustainability’ Award at the 2024 International Indigenous Tourism Conference held in Ottawa. This recognition serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Takaya Tours and Tsleil-Waututh Nation!”
– James Healy, General Manager, Takaya Tours
səlilwətaɬ in the News- Through film, Kayah George explores the nuanced responsibility of being səlilwətaɬ
Filmmaker Kayah George was featured in IndigiNews, a culturally-respectful, Indigenous-led online journalism publication, regarding her documentary film, Our Grandmother the Inlet.
səlilwətaɬ Welcomes Robert Bartlett as Chief Administrative Officer
səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is pleased to announce that Robert Bartlett (he/him) has joined səlilwətaɬ in the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective March 4, 2024.
Youth Friendly North Shore
Public Safety Canada’s Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) offers four years of funding to support municipalities and Indigenous communities to develop and deliver community-based prevention and intervention initiatives that address risk and increase protective factors associated with youth gun and gang violence.
